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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1912

Page

9

Shattuck testifies in Bolduc case denies involvement

Mrs. Jennie F. Shattuck, defending herself in the Superior Criminal Court, contradicts statements by Mrs. Annie Reed and Miss Mary O Neil about transporting Marie Alma Bolduc to Shattuck’s Woodlawn Street home. She says Dr. Ferguson and Reed brought the girl. Ferguson was present at death and paid for board.

Jennie F. Shattuck Marie Alma Bolduc Manchester N. H Superior Criminal Court Annie W. Reed Mary O'Neil Bolduc Marie Bolduc

Courage at Brockton toe operation headlines grit

E A Emery worker at Brockton Stay Company crushed toe by a 650 pound weight. He read a newspaper during surgery as doctors removed the toe and he recovered enough to remark about his spoiled new shoes. He rode home in a carriage after the operation.

Brockton Brockton Hospital E. A. Emery Emery Brockton Stay Company Taber Avenue

Darrow Indicted in McNamara Bribery Probe

Los Angeles January 29 Clarence S Darrow union labor attorney was indicted by the county grand jury on two indictments and four counts alleging bribery and attempted corruption of jurors in the McNamara dynamite case. The charges include Bribery of Robert Bain the first juror and Bribery of George N Lockwood a veniceman summoned for the trial.

Los Angeles Clarence S. Darrow McNamara Darrow Robert Bain James B. McNamara San Quentin George N. Lockwood

Darrow Faces Indictments in Dynamite Case Charge

Detective Bert Franklin is accused of passing a bribe in a related case. Franklin’s trial is set for February 27. Clarence Darrow faces multiple counts with a maximum potential sentence of 80 years and up to $10,000 in fines. Bail set at $20,000. Darrow and associates arrive for arraignment as the grand jury continues.

Bert Franklin Bain Lockwood Franklin Darrow McNamaras Superior Court Earl Rogers Times Bryce James B. McNamara Schmidt Caplan C. F. McNutt Indiana Superior Bench MacNamaras LeCompte Davis N. P. Conrey George H. Hutton Conrey Davis Young Ford

Banquet Drill and Lecture for Baden-Powell Visit in Boston

Gen Baden-Powell will visit Boston Thursday with a banquet drill and lecture at the Old South building and Boston City Club. Frank L. Locke will act as master of ceremonies as sea scouting signaling first aid and speed contests are demonstrated with national council members expected in attendance.

Frank IL. Locke Boston Council National Council James FE. West New York Frank L. Locke Joseph Lee Harold Peabody Arthur A. Carey Frank Lincoln Masseck Mitchell Freiman Arthur Adams

Baden-Powell Visit Highlights Boston Scout Events

Three day events feature a Boston Latin School drill hall demonstration from 8 to 5 p m and a full dress City Club banquet from 6 to 8 p m. General Baden-Powell will speak at Tremont Temple at 8:15 p m and speak in New York Carnegie Hall February 2 and 3. Over 3000 uniformed Boy Scouts from New England attend with 250 scout masters.

New England Boy Scouts Old South Boston City Boston Sir Robert Baden- Powell Boy Scout Movement Boston Latin School City Club Baden-Powell Tremont Temple Greater Boston South Station New York Boston City Club Carnegie Hall Eugene N. Foss John F. Fitzgerald Luce Kienry Russell Boston Opera House FE. Leroy Sweetser Dewitt Coffman Charlestown Navy Yard Frank E. Cutting Adam Slacker William S. Pepperill Old Guard Everett C. Benton The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company John J. Sullivan Frank Jewell Fort Banks Frederick FE. Pierce T. D. Hopkins Guard of Honour James G. White Philip Reade FE. Muldowney Naval Veterans of Stephen O'Meara Embury P. Clark William A. Pew, Jr Franklin L. Joy A. P. Cushing Bolivia Panama Mexico Alfred C. Garsia Guatemala Frederick P. Leay Gordon T. Maclean J. C. J. Flamantle Joseph A. Conry Charles F. Ropes Daniel M. Goodridge Naval Brigade M V.M W. Young Cole David F. Tilly Navy Yard Baden- Powell First Corps Becon Street

Curious Features in News of the Day

A Duluth report notes Lake Superior may freeze over its entire area for the first time in white memory as February nears known as the ice making month. It contrasts with a Swedish club appeal proposing wives for men in the United States and a Peabody group of 12 girls denounces foreign marriages.

Duluth Lake Superior Superior Stockholm Sweden Peabody

Turkey Trot Dance Sends Man to Prison

Walter S. Sweeney, resort proprietor on Thirty first street, was sent to Blackwell's Island for six months after conviction for running a dance hall without a license. The sentence followed exposure of the "Turkey Trot" and the "Grizzly Bear" in his establishment in New York.

New York Walter S. Sweeney Thirtyfirst Street Blackwell's Island

Era of the $1000 Cow Starts, Says Connecticut President

Hartford reports President E C Davis of Norwich opened the Connecticut dairymen convention. He cited drought hurting last season and urged clover and alfalfa cultivation. Professor Cooley of Amherst noted talks shift to a $1900 cow and said it will be worth it.

Hartford Conn E. C. Davis Norwich Connecticut Cooley Amherst Mass

Urges Spinsters to Get Chance in Cincinnati Movement

Henry Andre of Cincinnati launched a movement to recognize spinsters, prompted by criticism and nationwide responses. He hints at a bachelor girls home if enough interest exists, arguing many spinsters earn their living in the city and could benefit from such an investment. He notes the female’s harder task and longer row to hoe.

Cincinnati Henry Andre Kipling

Girl Tries to Enlist in Army Under Male Identity

Gladys Glendenning of Ishpeming Michigan disguised as Charles Johnstone visits Cheyenne Army recruiting station. After initial paperwork she balks at a physical, confesses she is a girl and leaves to pursue a nurse position in San Francisco to be near her artilleryman sweetheart at Presidio.

Cheyenne Wyo Gladys Glendenning Ishpeming Mich United States Army Charles Johnstone Presidio Cal San Francisco

Woman of 86 Shares Keys to Staying Young in Chicago

Mrs. Rosa Putnam Fife at 86 years old offers five simple commandments to stay young and active. Now president of the James A. Sexton circle of the Ladies of the G. A. R. urges avoiding unpleasant topics, seeking cheerful talk, courting youth, not admitting age, and getting fresh air and exercise.

Chicago Rosa Putnam Fife James A. Sexton Circle of the Ladies of the

Kansas Women Urge Matched Wives At Home

A Kansas message urges Kansas men to wed local women as a matter of state pride and to look to the girls at home for wives. The call, made in Peabody on January 29, promotes marrying within the state and supporting local families.

Kansas Peabody, Kas

Boy Fires A College In Revenge At Holy Cross

In Farnham Quebec the Holy Cross College fire was investigated by High Constable Boisvert. Three student suspects were arrested, including J P Marchand 11 of Montreal who allegedly confessed. Accomplices Eugene Bernard 15 of Albany New York and William Henry 14 of Southbridge Massachusetts

Farnham Quc Boisvert Holy Cross College J. P. Marchand Montreal Marchand Eugene Bernard Albany N. Y William Henry Southbridge Mass

Congregational Club Elects Officers At Annual Meeting

The Boston Congregational Club held its annual meeting at Ford Hall last evening electing Henry T. Richardson as president Clarence A. Vincent D D as first vice president Fred I Norton as second vice president Thomas Weston Jr as secretary William H Blood as treasurer William J Mandell as auditor and Stephen A Norton as biographer.

Boston Congregational Club Ford Hall Henry T. Richardson Clarence A. Vincent D. D Fred I. Norton Thomas Wston, Jr William H. Blood William J. Mandell Stephen A. Norton

Danderine Promises Lustrous Hair With Its Dandruff Cure

Advert says Knowlton's Danderine will double hair beauty after one application. It claims to dissolve dandruff, stop itching, and prevent hair loss, urging readers to buy a 25 cent bottle at drug stores or toilet counters for noticeable results.

Knowlton Knowiton

Fire Rout Destruction at College Sparks Escape

A fire at 6:30 this morning destroyed the college building, causing an estimated loss of 125000. All 150 students escaped safely with several narrowly escaping injury. The institution was run by the Erothers of the Congregation of the Holy Cross. Allegations point to revenge for vacation denial as motive. Young Marchand reportedly said plans existed to destroy the institute last night by oil on stairs. They found the rector vigilant and postponed incindiary acts. This morning the boys reportedly planned another fire after obtaining leave and piling paper in the lavatory to start flames.

Congregation of the Holy Cross Marchand

Fire at College Building Reveals Alleged Arson Attempts

Interior of a college building burned before help could arrive. Investigators traced two arson attempts on Dec 4 and Jan 2. A student allegedly warned a friend the college would be destroyed on Jan 25, but his brother intercepted the letter and alerted the parents who removed him.

Duke of Fife Dies in Egypt at Assuan

The Duke of Fife died at 6 p.m. in Assuan Upper Egypt after suffering hleurisy and congestion. Born November 10, 1849, he became sixth Earl of Fife in 1879 and was created duke on marriage to Princess Louise Victoria Alexandra Dagmar, Princess Royal in 1889. He served as Liberal MP 1874–1879 and held roles in banking and the British South Africa Company. He leaves two daughters.

Duke of Fife Assuan Upper Egypt King Edward Louise Victoria Alexandra Dagmar Princess Royal Earl of Fife Duke Eton London Sir Samuel Scott & Co British South Africa Company Aberdeen Banff

Women Physicians Urged in Schools and Milk Bills Tied

Dr Evangeline W Young urged placing school physicians under the school committee at a Boston Equal Suffrage Association luncheon. Speakers discussed housing rules and milk inspection bills extending Board of Health oversight to private alleys and out of state dairies.

Evangeline W. Young Boston Equal Suffrage Association Twentieth Century Club T. J. Bowlker Women's Municipal League Board of Health Edward T. Hartmar Massachusetts Civic League Myron B. Pierce

Rich Woman's New Proteges

Newport January 29 Mrs French Vanderbilt has taken two proteges under her personal care joining her circle of beneficiaries and companions.

Newport R. I

Widow of brakeman Harold Kingman Receives Aid

Kingman widow gave birth to a son the hour her husband was killed on a freight car. Barely 18, she faced the world penniless after a year of marriage. Mrs. Vanderbilt learned of the case from train hands and took direct steps to help, visiting the home and ensuring ongoing care.

Vanderbilt

Lecture Postponed by Mme Georgette Leblanc

The lecture announced for tomorrow afternoon in Jordan Hall has been postponed to Friday afternoon.

Mme. Georgette Leblanc Maeterlineck Jordan Hall

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